This Sunday school lesson will teach children that God is always fair because He can do no wrong.
by Leah Pittsinger
TOPICS
Fairness, Knowing God
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)
What Do I Need? (Activity) Click here
WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes)
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BIBLE VERSE (5 minutes)
"For He is a God of justice.” Psalm 50:6b NIV
This verse will remind children that God is perfectly fair.
BIBLE STORY (15 minutes)
Introduction:
Isaiah was a prophet who shared God’s Word. He told God’s people they would be taken as prisoners by their enemies because they wouldn’t stop doing bad things. God was fair in punishing the people for disobeying Him. However, God also remembered His promises and forgave the people. Then, He allowed them to return to their land! God’s fairness brought the people back into a correct relationship with Him.
Read Psalm 140:12 (The Lord is fair when we are in need.)
Discussion Questions:
1. Another word for fairness is “justice.” Who receives God’s justice? (The poor and needy.)
2. What do we need? (Food, clothing, shelter, salvation, etc)
3. Does this mean God will give us everything we want? (No, He gives us what we need.)
Read Isaiah 55:8 (God’s ways are better than our ways.)
Discussion Questions:
1. Is it fair for God to punish us? (Yes.)
2. Is it fair for God to reward us? (Yes.)
3. Why is God’s fairness the best? (Because He is perfect and knows everything.)
Read Isaiah 33:22 (God is our perfect judge and will save us.)
Discussion Questions:
1. Is it fair for God to give us rules to obey? (Yes.)
2. Who will save us? (God.)
3. Is it fair that God says we must accept Jesus into our hearts to go to Heaven? (Yes.)
Conclusion
God is completely fair in His dealings with us because He is perfect and knows everything. We can trust His fairness because He sent Jesus to die for everyone’s sins. Just because someone has something we do not have does not mean God isn’t fair. We all have the opportunity to accept Jesus into our hearts, have a relationship with God, and go to Heaven one day.
FUN TIME (15 minutes)
Fairness Treasures (Activity) Click here
ALTERNATE FUN TIME (10 minutes)
Beanbag Fairness (Game) Click here
PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes)
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Start by praying to God and thanking Him for His fairness. Then allow the children to choose from an assortment of snacks such as pretzels, crackers, or fruit snacks. Also give them small cups of water or juice. Ask the following prompts during snack time:
1. Would it be fair to let only one child choose a snack? (No.)
2. Is it okay to have different things than our friends have? (Yes.)
3. Is God fair when He gives each of us different gifts and talents? (Yes, because He still provides for each child’s needs.)
CLOSING ACTIVITY (10 minutes)
God is Fair (Craft) Click here
NEXT WEEK
Come back next week to learn that God is merciful!
TAKE HOME PAGE
Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home [PDF]. Click here